Administrator Leadership – Page 5

The Value and Promise of CTE: Results from a National Survey of Parents and Students

August 9, 2017August 9, 2017webadminCommunications, Parent Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

Gather your schools communications team, read the report and watch the presentation. Youll be inspired to review and improve your communications efforts! Published by Advance CTE, this presentation discusses key findings from a recent report, The Value and Promise of CTE. In addition, the 41-minute presentation offers career and technical center personnel invaluable suggestions and guidance … Continue reading The Value and Promise of CTE: Results from a National Survey of Parents and Students

Pathways System Framework & Early Steps

July 28, 2017webadminCollege and Career Pathways, Professional Development

The National Center for College and Career Transitions, or NC3T, has developed a step-by-step approach to planning and implementing an effective and sustainable Pathways System that prepares students for college, career, and life. NC3T skillfully guides Pathways Partnerships throughout the entire process by providing ongoing technical assistance, proven resources and tools, expert coaching, and key meeting … Continue reading Pathways System Framework & Early Steps

Pathways Professional Development Overview

July 28, 2017webadminCollege and Career Pathways, New Teacher Induction, Professional Development

The following areas of sustained professional development are typically required to develop a mature pathways model. Much of this should be paid through existing professional development allocations. Expertise within the district, college, or partnership should be developed and shared as quickly as possible so that the practice can be sustained internally. PATHWAYS-PROFESSIONAL-DEVELOPMENT-OVERVIEW

Upper Bucks County Technical School Teachers Learning Together

May 31, 2017May 31, 2017webadminProfessional Development, Video & Webinars

Teachers at UBCTS formed a professional learning community and, as a result of monthly meetings, are expanding their instructional practices. Learn more in this recorded interview.

Principal Shadow Event for Sending School Districts

May 31, 2017webadminProfessional Development, Student Engagement

At a Glance Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennocks Bridge Campus hosted a shadowing event for sending high school principals to learn more about the CTE programs and experiences available to students. Overview To promote the event, Pennocks Bridge Principal Dr. Brian Hughes reached out to sending school principals to provide information and … Continue reading Principal Shadow Event for Sending School Districts

Chester County Technical College High School Curriculum Plan

May 31, 2017October 10, 2017webadminCurriculum Planning, Professional Development

At a Glance As part of a curriculum initiative project, administrators and instructors at Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) developed a curriculum plan that details how to create and implement high quality instruction. Overview Administrators and faculty developed the curriculum plan in order to provide teachers with an effective model for lesson planning, … Continue reading Chester County Technical College High School Curriculum Plan

Veterinary Assistant Safety Program

May 31, 2017July 27, 2017webadminCurriculum Planning, Professional Development

At a Glance The Beaver County Career and Technology Center (BCCTC) Veterinary Assistant Program utilizes a manual to ensure proper student safety. Overview Stephanie Vuckovich, instructor of the Veterinary Assistant Program, developed a student safety manual. It includes laboratory safety rules, such as staying calm while handling animals, keeping lab doors closed when animals are … Continue reading Veterinary Assistant Safety Program

Work-Based Learning Toolkit

May 30, 2017September 11, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, Professional Development, Project-based Learning, Student Engagement, Work-based learning

The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technology offers several toolkits targeted to the needs of CTE staff. BCTE Work-based Learning Toolkit, published in early 2017, is available for download.

Communicating the Value of Career and Technology Centers to the Community

May 30, 2017August 7, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Communications

The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technology offers several toolkits targeted to the needs of CTE staff. The latest toolkit, Communicating the Value of CTE, published in spring 2017, is now available for download. This 29-page document provides guidance in developing or expanding communication efforts to various stakeholders.

Effective Use of School Data-Driven Decision Making to Increase Student Achievement

May 24, 2017May 24, 2017webadminAccountability & Data Use

At a Glance The administration, staff, and newly created school-based data team concentrated on the effective use of data-driven decision making to improve the Lawrence County Career and Technical Centers (LCCTC) culture of learning, specifically to increase the School Performance Profile score, improve student performance on Keystone exams, and improve the overall achievement of LCCTC … Continue reading Effective Use of School Data-Driven Decision Making to Increase Student Achievement